South Carolina H5526 prohibits governmental entities from processing data center permits until a comprehensive oversight process is established.

South Carolina H5526 imposes a moratorium on governmental entities, including counties and municipalities, from accepting or processing applications for new data centers until the General Assembly establishes a comprehensive oversight and approval process. A "data center" is defined as a facility used to operate, manage, or maintain computers or hardware and software assemblies for storing, retrieving, or transmitting data, with a peak demand of five megawatts or greater. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

South Carolina H5526 prohibits governmental entities from processing data center permits until a comprehensive oversight process is established.

South Carolina H5526 imposes a moratorium on governmental entities, including counties and municipalities, from accepting or processing applications for new data centers until the General Assembly establishes a comprehensive oversight and approval process. A "data center" is defined as a facility used to operate, manage, or maintain computers or hardware and software assemblies for storing, retrieving, or transmitting data, with a peak demand of five megawatts or greater. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.